How come the middle of my steak won't cook?

Lower the temperature and increase the time. The slower it cooks, the more evenly it will cook and not be dry. Im assuming the meat is not frozen when you started searing. if so, let it thraw for several hours b4 cooking. The most tender/moist meat comes from cooking it slowly at lower temps. If all else fails, buy a slow-cooker (crock pot) and you cannot fail. Put your meal in the slow cooker when you leave for work in the AM. When you come home, its done perfectly and ready to eat. Good luck

You have to consider the thickness of the steak.

The thicker the meat, the longer cooking time needed to get the

degree of cooked you want it.

I would sear the meat then finish it in the oven about 375 F for however long it takes to

achieve the stage, rare, med rare, med, med well and well done.

You may want to put it on a rack over a catch pan to heat it evenly all around it.

Save the drippings for sauce or gravy.

A meat thermometer is a big help and ,,,,,

Experience is the best teacher.

Trying to cook your steak too fast will result in uneven cooking. Lower the heat and simply wait. Use a meat thermometer to check the inside temperature in the middle of the meat. Once it reaches at least 180 degrees it should be okay. Make a small slit and spread it a little bit and you'll be able to see if the center is still red without releasing too much juice. Once you've decided that it is properly cooked remove it from the heat and let it sit for a couple minutes. The meat will continue to cook as it cools. This should solve your problem.

I make 3/4-1 inch thick steaks(fillet tenderloin, or strip loin steaks.

Sear first in a non-stick pan as you have done. Sprinkle little Lawry's Seasoned salt turn over sear second side sprinkle Lawry's again cover pan with lid, TURN OFF BURNER and leave in pan to finish cooking 5 minutes. Centre of steak will continue to cook, while covered, no more burner heat . Then serve.

I cook my steak on the stove in a pan. Make sure the steak is not frozen. Put it on the pan on medium heat, with some butter, and whatever seasoning you want. Let it cook for about 7-10 minutes on each side. You might have to let it cook on each side twice, then cut into the middle of it while you are cooking it and make sure its not red.